Welcome to day three, you fit people you! Now that we’ve run from zombies, done crunches like we were in a 90’s infomercial, andate protein pancakes to help aid recovery, it’s time to do some yoga.

I’ve written about the benefits of yoga in the past, and today we’re doing yoga with one of my favorite yoga instructors, TARA STILES! For those of you who did the 30 Day Youtube Workout, you’ll remember doing several weight loss yoga and strength training yoga routines.

Well, Tara Stiles is back with an app that offers personalized yoga routines that grow with your ability.

Let’s get started!

App to Download: FitStar Yoga (free in the app store)

Workout Length: 40+ minutes

Type of Workout: Yoga

What you need: Yoga mat

About Fit Star Yoga

I like this app because during the workout, you can tap the screen to let the app know that a pose is too hard for you, and at the end of the session you can let the app know if any of the poses were too easy.

Future workouts will be adjusted to meet your exercise level.

This app is also great since you can also change

Today’s Workout

Do the yoga intro, and then one yoga workout of your choice. This app offers great themed yoga that keeps the sessions interesting. Since the app is so personalized, it’s up to you to decide what you want to do, just make sure you’re challenging yourself.

Today’s workout is about recovery as well as improving your flexibility, balance, and strength.

One of the things I’d suggest if you’re up to it is to try and make yoga a daily practice. If you’re up to it, I challenge you to do yoga each day for the rest of the 30 day challenge in addition to the rest of the daily challenges. It’s a great stress reliever and without yoga, there is no way I could stay sane.

Also, for those of you doing this challenge in real time, happy fall! I finally got to break out my favorite sweater since it went from 85 to 60 degrees overnight here in LA. (Los Angeles does seasons like college students do essays — haphazardly and overnight.)

Welcome to the 30 Day iPhone Workout Challenge!! Today’s the perfect day to use your phone for something other than Instagramming latte art.

Today we’re kicking of the challenge with one of my favorite FREE running apps: the thrilling, scripted ZOMBIES RUN! Be prepared to run from zombies and experience a thrilling, immersive story that motivates you to run faster.

App to Download: Zombies Run (free in the app store)

Workout Length: 35+ minutes

Type of Workout: Running interval training

What you need: An armband to hold your phone while running, earbuds, good running shoes

About Zombies Run

The story starts with your helicopter bringing supplies to a human outpost in the middle of a zombie infestation. But suddenly — your helicopter is shot down by a rocket launcher! And now you’re running from zombies and trying to make it back to the base alive. In the first episode alone, you start to learn about the characters, wonder who shot you down, and actually feel like you’re in the story. Then, after your run you can use the supplies you collected on your run to build your base.

I love this app because the adrenaline rush is REAL you guys. This app makes running fun again and it’s what got me through the training for my first half marathon.

The video game aspect of this app will make it addicting, and it will motivate you to work out more so you can build your base and figure out what will happen next.

Today’s Workout

Today you’re doing your first mission! Before you get started:

Make sure that you have something to secure your phone to your person (i.e. an armband). Running outside is more fun and energizing, and I would recommend that. It’s OK to run on a treadmill, just make sure “step counting” is on, and that you have an armband.

When running outside, be sure to pick an area where you can safely run from zombies. I prefer running on the track, the beach, or on a trail because you don’t have to worry about stopping at stoplights or cars when you’re trying to get away from the zombies.

Make sure you have your running playlist ready to go. In between mission updates, you’ll be running with your own playlist. This can be another app like Spotify, or whatever music is on your phone. Just make sure you have something dramatic, awesome, and high-tempo to keep you going!

You can run after the mission continues. There are two radio DJ’s who make jokes and talk about life now that the zombies are here after the mission’s over. If you feel like it, keep running to hear their witty banter!

Go at your own pace. This is an interval run, so you should be running at a fairly quick tempo (but not where you’re out of breath) and then giving it your ALL when the zombies chase you.

If you want to make your run more challenging, simply pick up the pace!

Have fun, good luck, and let me know how you liked day one by leaving a comment! See you tomorrow!